Search your name at unclaimed.alabama.gov and file the claim online, which the Treasury says costs nothing. The Treasurer must approve or deny a claim within 120 days.
No one may sign you up before the 730th day (2 years) after the money is handed to the state.
You never need to pay anyone to file.
Ask the clerk for the deadline.
Checklist: Alabama, unclaimed property the state holds
Who holds it: Alabama State Treasury, Unclaimed Property
How long:Not researched yet — ask the clerk
How you claim: Search your name at unclaimed.alabama.gov and file the claim online, which the Treasury says costs nothing. The Treasurer must approve or deny a claim within 120 days.
Your deadline: ____________ (confirm it with the clerk)
Steps
Search your name at unclaimed.alabama.gov.
File the claim online and verify your ownership.
Wait for a decision, due within 120 days; payment follows within 30 days of approval.
Documents
Claim form verified (signed) by you
Proof of ownership the site asks for
Heirs of small estates: probate court confirmation that no estate was opened, heirs' affidavit and proof of heirship
What it costs you
free
If someone offers to do it for you
No one may charge you more than 10%.
No one may sign you up before the 730th day (2 years) after the money is handed to the state.
You never need to pay anyone to file.
Official links
Alabama State Treasury - Unclaimed Property: https://treasury.alabama.gov/unclaimed-property/
Alabama unclaimed property search and claim: https://unclaimed.alabama.gov/
Source: Ala. Code § 35-12-83; Ala. Code § 35-12-84; Ala. Code §35-12-93(a); Ala. Code §35-12-93(b); Ala. Code §35-12-93(c); Ala. Code §35-12-93(e); Ala. Code §35-12-93(f)-(h); Ala. Code §35-12-71; Ala. Admin. Code r. 892-2-1-.07; Ala. Admin. Code r. 892-2-1-.09(3). Researched, not yet checked by a lawyer; confirm with the clerk. Not legal advice.